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    Jun 14, 2007, 07:43 AM
    Nursing queen passing a little blood
    My cat had kittens 3 days ago and I noticed a little blood in her litter tray with her feaces, I want to take her to the vet but not sure if I should handle the kittens and take them with her
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    Jun 14, 2007, 08:49 AM
    If mom goes, 3 day old babies go too. If you handle them, handle with latex gloves on.
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    Jun 16, 2007, 05:42 AM
    tickle, I have never had a cat and her babies, the youngest kittens I find is usually around 2 months old and normally they are feral/ usually being feed by a good samaritan. Why would you handle the babies with gloves? Will the momma reject them or will she harm them. I do know mommas will move them from place to place sometimes. Also posted on here a few times, someone is wanting to know if it is OK to pet the newborns. Is this wise?
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    Jun 16, 2007, 07:55 AM
    Years ago no one would have bothered to wear gloves moving young animals around, but I think it is best to keep a personal scent off them, although I don't think the mom would reject or harm them. Of course, this would be done only if absolutely necessary, like a vet visit.

    No I really don't think it is wise to pet newborns. They are so tiny and fresh they could be harmed.
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    Jun 16, 2007, 08:27 AM
    I forgot the most important single reason why newborns should not touched with a bare hand)and that is their immune systems would not be fully charged.
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    Jun 20, 2007, 06:46 PM
    She probably has worms.KIttens should be dewormed at 3 to 6 weeks,And the mom grooms the kittens and will usually have worms also.She cannot be wormed till the kittens are weaned. Take her in with the kittens to be sure.
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